Susan Kelly

When: Wed., June 9, 7 p.m. 2010

The new novel by Greensboro author Susan Kelly, By Accident, takes a unique approach to dealing with the pain of losing a child. After her son, Whit, dies shortly after graduating high school, Laura shuts down from the world. But when a young arborist named Elliot moves in next door, Laura finds someone who opens her up to the world again as it becomes apparent her husband is keeping secrets and that her new relationship might be something unhealthy. Kelly will read from and sign copies of By Accident. —Zack Smith